Former Member of Parliament
Arthur Palmer
Labour (Co-op) MP for Bristol North East
At a glanceArthur Palmer was a Labour (Co-op) MP for Bristol North East.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 3 May 1979 – 11 Dec 1979
- Science, Innovation and Technology Committee · Chair 1 Nov 1978 – 4 Apr 1979
Previous seats
- Bristol North East · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Bristol Central · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
- Cleveland · Elected 2 times 23 Oct 1952 – 8 Oct 1959
- Wimbledon · Elected 1 time 5 Jul 1945 – 23 Feb 1950
Elections contested
- Cleveland 8 Oct 1959
- Merton and Morden 25 Oct 1951
- Merton and Morden 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 Jul 1945 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur Palmer, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Arthur Palmer?
Arthur Palmer was a Member of Parliament who represented Bristol North East in the House of Commons. See Arthur Palmer's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Arthur Palmer represent?
Arthur Palmer sat as Labour (Co-op). See Arthur Palmer's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Arthur Palmer represent?
Arthur Palmer was the Member of Parliament for Bristol North East. See Arthur Palmer's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Arthur Palmer?
Arthur Palmer has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Arthur Palmer's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.